Category: Government

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Attends APEC Meeting to Boost Trade with China

Gyeongju: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has arrived in South Korea for the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, aiming to enhance trade relations and secure a significant rice export deal with China. According to Thai News Agency, the Prime Minister, accompanied by his team, departed from Don Mueang Military Airport 2,

Hong Thai Herbs Co. Ltd. Initiates Recall and Refund for Substandard Herbal Products

Bangkok: Hong Thai Herbs Co., Ltd. is taking responsibility for substandard herbal products, announcing a recall, refunds, and replacement of affected products. The company has committed to enhancing its manufacturing process by incorporating additional quality inspection steps and ultraviolet sterilization to ensure product safety and compliance with high standards. According

Thailand’s Trade Deals with the US Under Scrutiny by Deputy Leader

Bangkok: “Weerayut” questions whether Thailand is giving too much to the US in exchange for tax deals. Wirayut compares Thailand’s recent negotiations with the US to those involving Vietnam and Malaysia, urging for ASEAN cooperation in future discussions. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wirayut Kanchanachuchat, Deputy Leader of the

Tourism Minister Clarifies Fireworks Policy for Festivals Amid Concerns

Bangkok: The Minister of Tourism and Sports has clarified that fireworks will be allowed during the Loy Krathong, New Year, and Songkran celebrations, but the tone of these displays must be adjusted to ensure appropriateness. He addressed concerns over the potential cancellation of these events, dismissing them as misguided, and

Pichai Chunhavajira Asserts No Discussion on Rare Earth Minerals in US-Thailand Negotiations

Bangkok: Former Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has emphasized his stance that discussions concerning rare earth minerals were absent during his tenure as head of the Thai negotiating team. Pichai expressed support for the government’s ongoing cooperation with the United States on tax matters, underscoring the importance of geopolitical awareness for

Prit Requests Special Session for Constitutional Amendment Discussion

Bangkok: “Prit” is set to request a special session to discuss the second reading of the constitutional amendment. Prita has expressed confidence that following the enactment of the Referendum Act, the drafting of the constitution and the dissolution of Parliament will proceed as per the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). He

Thailand Rises to 6th Place in Global Rare Earth Mineral Production

Bangkok: Thailand has ascended to the sixth position among the world’s top producers of rare earth minerals, with production projected to reach nearly 13,000 metric tons in 2024. This marks a significant 261% increase from the previous year, positioning Thailand as a key player in the global rare earth market.